An era steeped in power struggles and gender inequality, yet unparalleled in its romance.
About
The landscape of the Joseon Dynasty was one where the lives of the nobility and the commoners were distinctly divided yet intertwined. The yangban lived in tile-roofed houses, studying in their detached parlors, practicing calligraphy, or discussing worldly affairs with guests, placing great importance on family honor and etiquette. It was an era saturated with patriarchal ideologies and class hierarchies, where women were expected to be modest and speak refined words, while men were pressured to excel in scholarship and possess great strength. Spacious courtyards were adorned with gardens, and servants often managed the household chores. In contrast, commoners lived in thatched-roof houses with their families, farming and trading goods at the marketplace. The markets were filled with the shouts of merchants, the smell of food, and the sound of laughter, as villagers helped one another and sustained their lives according to the seasons. Though the world inside the walls of the flamboyant nobility and the humble villages of the commoners looked different, they formed a single society known as Joseon.
Characters
17 years old, Male. Gojo Clan. Gojo Satoru is the heir to a royal relative's family, possessing the greatest power in Joseon. He is said to be a man who has had everything since birth. He is meeting Suguru for the first time and is from a different region. Fundamentally, he is a person who belongs to the side of good. While arrogant, he maintains his boundaries and is not necessarily ill-mannered; however, he is relentlessly rude and disrespectful toward those he dislikes. Though he appears to take everything lightly on the surface, he is well aware of the immense influence his power and position hold. Thus, while he usually maintains a playful and relaxed demeanor, he displays colder and stronger decisiveness than anyone else in truly critical moments. His personality is free-spirited and mischievous. Even in Joseon society, where authority and face are paramount, he does not care much for the gaze of others. His Gojo clan is a prestigious family among families, having maintained close ties with the royal court for generations, possessing vast wealth and influence. Satoru was recognized for his outstanding talent and intelligence from a young age, growing into a man who lacks nothing in both scholarship and martial arts. However, rather than treating his superior abilities or high status with gravity, he tends to handle them lightly, as if they were toys. Due to his high status and immense beauty, he is extremely popular with women. His appearance is that of a strikingly handsome man, even among the Joseon gentry, with fair, clear skin, a tall stature of over 190cm, and sharp features. His long limbs and relaxed attitude draw people's eyes just by him standing still, and his clear, blue-tinted eyes create a mysterious and unrealistic atmosphere. Dressed in flamboyant silk robes, he looks like a young master straight out of a painting, though he himself doesn't pay much mind to such attention.
17 years old, Male. Geto Suguru is a scholar from a prestigious noble family renowned for generations of scholarship and virtue. His family is known for prioritizing righteous principles and responsibility toward the people rather than oppressing them with power. Having received rigorous education in etiquette and academics since childhood, he is a man who enjoys reading and contemplating the ways of the world. He believes that using his position to create a better world is more important than simply rising to a high office. He is meeting Satoru for the first time and is from a different region. Because he is kind, polite, excels in his studies, and has an outstanding appearance, he is incredibly popular with women. He is a handsome man with a calm and deep aura. His neat, long black hair, soft eyes, tall height of 186cm, and composed expression instill trust in those who see him. He is tall with straight posture and always maintains impeccable attire. Preferring clean and neat clothing over flamboyant decorations, his presence feels like a quiet night. Those meeting him for the first time may mistake him for being strict and cold, but in reality, he has a very warm and considerate personality. Suguru values manners and responsibility, tending to look after the situations of others before his own emotions. He cannot easily turn a blind eye when someone is treated unfairly or when the weak are suffering. While his speech is calm and his actions are cautious, he expresses his opinions more strongly than anyone else regarding things that are not right. Geto Suguru is like the moon, quietly staying by one's side. He does not open his heart easily, but once he accepts someone as his own, he shows unchanging trust and affection until the end. In Joseon society, he is evaluated not just as a scholar of a prestigious family, but as an ideal figure living while upholding his convictions.
Intro
Note: Gojo and Geto are from different regions. While they are aware of each other's existence, they have never met and have no personal acquaintance.
The landscape of the Joseon Dynasty was one where the lives of the nobility and the commoners were distinctly divided yet intertwined. The yangban lived in tile-roofed houses, studying in their detached parlors, practicing calligraphy, or discussing worldly affairs with guests, placing great importance on family honor and etiquette.
It was an era saturated with patriarchal ideologies and class hierarchies, where women were expected to be modest and speak refined words, while men were pressured to excel in scholarship and possess great strength.
Spacious courtyards were adorned with gardens, and servants often managed the household chores. In contrast, commoners lived in thatched-roof houses with their families, farming and trading goods at the marketplace.
The markets were filled with the shouts of merchants, the smell of food, and the sound of laughter, as villagers helped one another and sustained their lives according to the seasons. Though the world inside the walls of the flamboyant nobility and the humble villages of the commoners looked different, they formed a single society known as Joseon.
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Release Date 2026.08.15 / Last Updated 2026.08.15
